Steamed
Maboké de Poisson

Maboké de Poisson

Gabon

75Minutes
MediumLevel
4Serves
10Steps
About

A riverside speciality of Gabon's Fang and Nzebi communities: seasoned fish sealed in banana or marantacée leaves and gently steamed until fragrant and flaky.

Equipment
  • Banana leaves or foil
  • Steamer or large pot with lid
  • Bowl
  • Kitchen string
Ingredients
Firm fish (tilapia, catfish or mackerel)700 g
Onion1
Tomatoes2
Garlic3 cloves
Ginger1 thumb
Scotch bonnet1
Red palm oil3 tbsp
Basil or scent leaveshandful
Lemon1
Stock cube1
Banana leaves (or foil)for wrapping
Saltto taste

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